Rapido Trains Inc. is pleased to announce the unique and unmistakable pair of Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Budd RDCs: DC-191 and DC-192. 

Following a major derailment in 1956, both units received an extensive rebuild at AT&SF’s own Topeka shops. In mid-1957, the cars emerged like new, still retaining their striking Warbonnet paint scheme on opposing ends. DC-192, which was the leading car in the accident, was rebuilt with a substantial baggage section while DC-191 retained its full-coach interior. These cars went on to run between Newton and Dodge City, KS until 1965 before being assigned to the El Pasoan between El Paso, TX and Albuquerque, NM. 

Following the end of their Santa Fe careers, DC-191 went on to work for the Baltimore & Ohio, Port Authority of Allegheny County (PATrain) and Maryland Dept. of Transportation (MARC) until retirement in 1993. It now resides in California awaiting preservation. DC-192’s future wasn’t as bright however. It was sold to the Indianapolis Transit Authority and was never used before being sold to Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority (SEPTA) for parts. 

Rapido’s DC-191 and DC-192 models are the first available in HO scale to accurately recreate their unique appearance. 

These two units will feature: 

•  All new tooling
•  Correct cast trucks as applied during rebuild 
•  Reinforced cab ends with striking Warbonnet paint
•  Unique ATSF door-mounted gyralight 
•  Rapido’s smooth running, twin-motor drive system
•  Fully detailed and illuminated interior 
•  Working headlights, class lights and numberboards
•  Amazingly accurate sound